Recent content by Matt Ush

My issue with OTO is it doesn't test free chlorine, only total chlorine. Right now, we use the small containers of DPD powder, but going pool to pool, it becomes a hassle and majority of the time I don't necessarily need to know the level down to 0.5. It looks like I will need to keep the DPD 1...

Hello TFP Team, I have not yet verified this since the pool is currently closed..I may add some chlorine to tap water to confirm. Taylor offers the K-2005 and the K-2006. The main difference between these two kits is that the 2005 is liquid DPD and the 2006 is powdered DPD with FAS liquid. My...

We usually fully drain the spa and blow out the drains/returns if we can. I know of people who do not and have never had issues, but that is just the way we like to do it to be safe.

Keep in mind when I switch to recirculate, the system is fine. I will retest the chemicals on my next visit, but they were within the ideal range.

Hey team, I service a good amount of D.E. filters throughout the season but this one is giving me trouble. Customer has a Hayward D.E. 6020 that had ongoing issues of clogging fast. The water is crystal clear, properly balanced based on TFP recommended levels, and last week I gutted the filter...

We are renovating a residential pool which has been built into a wood deck. So imagine a deck (40x40) with a small octagon pool dropped in. The land beneath is on a hill so the pool is half in ground, half above ground. The track for the liner sits on top of the deck and bolts to the deck. The...

I stupidly didn't take any pictures but I was hoping someone knew what it was. We are going to replace a skimmer as well as plumbing on a concrete pool that is about 60 years old. The skimmer is all metal, very large lid, about double the size of a standard lid. The inside has a protective metal...

Kevin, Thank you for the expert advice. Yes thats exactly what I was planning on doing with the compressor. I'd like to be able to dive the pool and make repairs for long periods of time without the expense of a tank that needs to be constantly refilled. I also do not have my scuba certification...

I'm looking into purchasing professional leak detection equipment. I know Anderson is a popular brand but what can anyone tell me about LeakTronics? It looks pretty innovative from what I've seen on their videos..I like how I would have the ability to also send mics through pipes. I'm looking...

This is the current pool coping. We are redoing the liner and want to switch to bullnose pavers. Does this coping come apart from its track and if so, can I put the pavers right on top of that? It looks as if it would sit too high.

That is very nice and clean. That is one of the nicest plumbing jobs I've seen on an above ground pool lol

Hey guys, stock pool, 20x40, looking to convert to IntelliChlor. The pool has two pumps, no actuators, a heater and will now have the IntelliChlor. What is the most efficient product to have the pool run through the WiFi iPhone app? Do I still need the IntelliChlor control box or will the new...

Funny you say that..thats exactly what we're doing. They want $400 for the service.

Looks like we will be excavating. I went in person to take a look and its a little different than what I said. The skimmer only has one hole and there is only one pipe coming into the pump so am I to assume the main drain T's into the skimmer underground somewhere? My plan is to break apart the...